sand, or the animal may get tliem from coming 

 in contact witli other dogs or cats harboring 

 the ever busy Pulex irritans (Flea). In conse- 

 quence of the rapid increase of these pests in 

 sand, the dogs of California are much troubled 

 with them. I might add the human race as well. 



2reat7ne7it — For the destruction of these ex- 

 ternal parasites, all mercurial preparations, 

 though efficacious, should not be used for the 

 reasons given in the treatment of mange. Car- 

 bolic soap, or a solution of carbolic acid, is 

 recommended, but I am opposed to their use 

 from the fact that anything containing carbolic 

 acid is injurious to the skin and coat, drying up 

 the natural oils, thus rendering them dry and 

 harsh. I use carbolic acid on dogs only 

 as an antiseptic in case of abscesses, ulcers, 

 unhealthy sores, or after operating. Glover's 

 Mange Cure is instant deg>th to fleas and will at 

 the same time allay ah. irritation caused by 

 scratching, etc. 



P applied once or twice a week and allo^ved to 

 remain on, fleas will not approach an ammal so 

 treated. On house or pet dogs it may be applied 

 and washed off immedia.tely after, and not a flea 

 will be left alive. For toy dogs and those a\ ith 

 particularly delicate skins my Kennel Soap 

 might be tried, as it contains all the medicinal 

 properties of the mange cure, but necessarily 

 considerably modified by the body of the soap, 

 which is of the fiDest of cocoanut and olive oils, 

 avoiding even the use of potasli in its manufac* 

 ture, as all alkalies are destructive to the coat, 

 and common soaps are largely made up of them. 



